Butler County, Ohio

OH · FIPS 39017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 392,876 #188 / 3,222
94th
Median Household Income $81,590 +8.6% #519 / 3,222
84th
Median Age 37.2 years -4.4% #2,721 / 3,222
16th
Median Home Value $258,500 -8.3% #847 / 3,222
74th
Median Gross Rent $1,135 -2.4% #650 / 3,222
80th
Poverty Rate 11.8% -6.2% #1,232 / 3,222
62th

Demographics

Butler County has a population of 392,876, making it the #188 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.2 years, which is 4.4% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.0%
Native Born
8.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Butler County is $81,590, ranking #519 out of 3,222 counties — 8.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.

Median Household Income
$81,590 +8.6% vs nat'l
Rank #519 of 3,222
84th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,027 −3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #823 of 3,222
74th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.8% −6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,232 of 3,222
62th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.1% −4.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,063 of 3,222
36th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.8% −2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #581 of 3,222
82th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.6 min −3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,557 of 3,222
52th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Butler County is $258,500 (-8.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,135/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.9%.

Median Home Value
$258,500 −8.3% vs nat'l
Rank #847 of 3,222
74th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,135 −2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #650 of 3,222
80th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.9% +8.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,299 of 3,222
29th percentile
69.9% Homeownership

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Health

93.8% of residents in Butler County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.

93.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8% +2.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,133 of 3,222
65th percentile

About Butler County, Ohio

Butler County, Ohio has a total population of 392,876, making it the 188th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Butler County is 37.2 years, which is 4.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Butler County is $81,590, which ranks #519 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.

The median home value in Butler County is $258,500, 8.3% below the national median. Renters in Butler County pay a median gross rent of $1,135 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Butler County, 32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.6 min.

Butler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.0%).

All data for Butler County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.